Review: Bondi Sands Protect and Tan SPF 15 Tanning Oil

I’m sure all of you are familiar with the Bondi Sands brand, Australia’s number 1 tanning brand. But did you know they’ve just released their first suncare range? Perfect time with the warmer weather. Better yet they’ve introduced a Tanning Oil that also provides SPF, called Protect and Tan SPF 15 Tanning Oil* in the orange bottle.

I’ve tried this on and off since August and put it to the real test during our time in the Maldives. So here’s the verdict.

The Protect and Tan SPF 15 Tanning Oil retails for $19.95 for 150ml

Its lightly scented which is from the coconut oil which I personally really like

It aas a spray nozzle that doesn’t really spray but shoots out more liquid. I’m not really describe it properly, but it provides a decent amount of product when you spray it….

I disagree with its statement that its ‘non-greasy’. Its an oil so of course its going to be greasy, but I must admit its leaning more towards being a dry oil

One of the qualms I have about the product is, its says reapply after prolonged periods of swimming, exercise and sun exposure. Personally I think that’s really vague… When we were in the Maldives I tended to reapply every 20 minutes or so as the SPF is quite low

When I tried it before we went on holidays, I would use it when we would go on our walks and personally I didn’t notice any tanning benefits

However when we were in the Maldives and I was in the sun for long periods of time I tanned really easily. Disclaimer I naturally tan quite easily so its hard to tell if this helps, but personally I think it did and it protected my skin

On the plus side, its pretty easy to wash off and your skin actually feels nice and hydrated as opposed to being dried out when you spend a couple of hours in the sun.

So there you have it, a bit off a wiffle-waffle review. Its not a must have but its not a fail either. I think if you like to tan at the beach for long periods of time its well worth trying.

*This product has been provided for reviewing purposes, all views and opinions are 100% honest.

**Disclaimer: All opinions are based on personal experiences, and are not sponsored. rachelbeautystyle is not a make up artist, beauty or skincare specialist and will not be held liable for any recommendations. Therefore try at your own risk.

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